Kansas Legislative Leadership Devoting Two Days of Interim Hearings to Medical Marijuana
Committees Granted 56 Days to Debate Policy Issues Ahead of 2025 Session
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Red Cross: Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures
Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades
Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIII
By the American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross is...
Sterling Medical Center Obtains Kansas Vaccines for Children (VFC) Approval
By Brittany Weis, Sterling Medical Center STERLING, Kan. —
Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Collaborate on Infant Safety Box Project
By the Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — This week the Hutchinson Fire Department, in collaboration with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, launched an initiative to raise funds to install two Hope's Cradles into two...
Reno County Commission Replaces Medical Consultant
By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After close to two hours of public comment and discussion a sharply divided Reno County Commission voted 3-2 this morning to appoint Dr. Deanna Marshall as the Medical Advisor to the Reno...
Hutchinson Correctional Facility Inmate Cause of Death Unknown, Found in Cell Experiencing Medical Distress
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility died Thursday, Aug. 10.The Kansas Department of Corrections said Matthew Rutter, 36, was found in his cell experiencing medical distress, at which point staff began...
Kansas Medical Workforce in Crisis as Worker Shortage Persists
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas hospitals are experiencing the highest turnover and job vacancy rates in a decade. The Kansas Hospital Association compiled its annual report with data from 109 hospitals across the state. Some of the highest vacancy rates reported were for nurses,...
Kansas Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Medical Care for Infants Who Survive Abortion Procedure
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers have passed a bill requiring doctors to provide medical care to infants born alive following an attempted abortion. Those births are rare, but sometimes occur after late-term abortions.Critics say the bill could force doctors to take infants who...
Kansas Medicaid Patients Struggle to Obtain Medical Equipment
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Medical equipment - like wheelchairs, walkers or bath chairs - can make a big difference in the quality of life for people with disabilities. But Kansans who are on Medicaid often face red tape and that can cut them off...
Moore Named Director of Emergency Medical Services for McPherson
McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson Center for Health announces the hiring of Will Moore, Paramedic, as Director of Emergency Medical Services for McPherson. Moore replaces John Helmer who recently retired from Emergency Medical Services after serving for over 28 years. Moore is...
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Relaxes Masking Policy for Visitors and Staff
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is adjusting its masking policy effective February 15, 2023 to no longer require visitors and staff to wear masks when entering the facility. The decision comes as COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases continue to trend downward in Reno...
